American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning.

It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.

The company offers 136 degree programs and 115 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, public health, public administration, and business administration.

It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing.

The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.